For Parents
Why does my child’s glasses prescription keep getting stronger?
Why stronger glasses may be needed, what eye growth means, and questions to ask your child’s eye doctor.
September 14, 20266 min read
Protecting your child's vision
For Parents
Plain-language guides for parents navigating childhood myopia, Ortho-K, and vision health.
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For Parents
What Parents in Fayetteville Need to Know About School Vision Screenings
A school screening is a useful check, but it is not a full eye exam. Learn what Fayetteville parents can ask after a passing or referral result.
January 18, 20267
For Parents
How to Talk to Your Child's Pediatrician About Myopia Control
Concerned about a stronger prescription? Prepare questions for your pediatrician about eye exams, myopia progression and specialist care.
December 22, 20256
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What Age Should My Child Start Ortho-K?
There is no single starting age for Ortho-K. Learn how prescription, eye health, maturity and family routines shape the candidacy decision.
November 25, 20257
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The Complete Guide to Myopia Control Options — Compared
Compare Ortho-K, atropine, myopia-management contacts and glasses, including daily routines, monitoring and questions for your child’s doctor.
October 29, 20257
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Your First 30 Days with sleepSEE: What to Expect, Night by Night
Starting sleepSEE with your child? Read a first-month guide to handling lenses, checking vision, follow-up visits and questions for your provider.
October 2, 20256
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How Overnight Contact Lenses Control Myopia in Children
How do contacts you sleep in help with childhood myopia? Learn how Ortho-K changes the cornea and why eye-growth monitoring matters.
September 5, 20257
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Is My Child a Candidate for Orthokeratology? A Complete Parent's Guide
Could your child use Ortho-K? Learn what the evaluation checks, including prescription, corneal shape, eye health and readiness for lens care.
August 8, 20256
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Serious about your sport? Your vision deserves a game plan.
Discover how sleepSEE Ortho-K lets you play without daytime glasses or contacts—so you can keep your focus on the game.
July 19, 202510 min read
For Parents
Ortho-K vs. Atropine Drops: Which Myopia Control Method Is Right for Your Child?
Compare Ortho-K lenses and atropine drops for childhood myopia control: how they work, daily care, monitoring and treatment availability.
July 12, 20256
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5 Warning Signs Your Child Needs Myopia Control
Squinting or a stronger prescription? Learn which changes to mention at an eye exam and when to ask about your child’s myopia progression.
June 15, 20256
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The Childhood Myopia Epidemic: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Why is childhood myopia becoming more common? Read about eye growth, long-term risks and the options to discuss when prescriptions change.
May 19, 20256